the offset part, often a cylindrical bar or pin, of a crank or crankshaft to which a connecting rod is attached
also written crank pin
crankpin
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crankpin
also crank pin
noun
A bar or cylinder in the arm of a crank to which a reciprocating member or connecting rod is attached.
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